Welcome to the City of Pitt Meadows Community Engagement The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows
haveyoursaypittmeadows.ca We want to hear from you about the future of transportation in Pitt Meadows.
Transportation has been an important and myself, and we are committed issue for the City of Pitt Meadows over to involving our Katzie First Nation the past few decades. partners on these initiatives. We want to hear from you about transportation Our community’s central location and the proposed infrastructure and the growth in neighbouring improvements in our community. communities have brought many benefits as well as challenges. In By engaging with citizens and working addition, the historic location of together, Council believes we will ensure the Canadian Pacific bisecting our that quality of life for our residents community and the increase of rail remains the focal point throughout all traffic that facilitates the movement of discussions and future decisions. goods across our nation has further impacted our residents’ ability to move To guide our discussions, Council has freely within municipal boundaries. adopted a clear set of Principles and Interests about these issues, which you Transportation has been an ongoing will see on the next page. Thank you for priority of this Council during this term, participating in discussing these critical working directly with senior levels of issues in our community—I look forward government. It is exciting to be bringing to hearing from you. this forward for public participation after all the hard work by my colleagues Mayor John Becker
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement Statements of Principle Statements of Interest
1. Pitt Meadows does not have the 5. Katzie First Nation and affected 1. Residents need improved 6. Any land loss suffered by financial capacity to contribute stakeholders and businesses connectivity. Transportation private property owners need to the capital costs, maintenance need to be part of the planning congestion within Pitt Meadows to be addressed either through costs or future replacement costs process and their concerns needs to be reduced. new lands or fair financial of any additional transportation identified. compensation. 2. Residents need rail activity infrastructure related to the 6. All processes need to adhere to mitigation throughout the rail 7. Limiting loss of agricultural land regional movement of goods, the City’s recently adopted Civic corridor and through the city on is a priority for Pitt Meadows. people and services. Engagement framework, policy both sides of the tracks including 8. Gateways into the City must 2. The quality of life for the and practices. but not limited to noise, smell, be designed and incorporated residents of Pitt Meadows should sight and vibration. 7. No transportation infrastructure into any infrastructure project not be negatively affected. should proceed without the 3. Residents need to be assured that interfaces with Lougheed 3. Gateway Transportation agreement of Pitt Meadows. that CP will participate in Highway leading into the Collaboration Forum emergency response plans and northern and southern parts of 8. Lougheed Highway traffic improvements must be respond to all rail emergencies. the City. congestion must be resolved consistent with Pitt Meadows’ as part of the transportation 4. All construction within the 9. Heritage values must be Official Community Plan, zoning, improvements. city, Lougheed Highway protected. bylaws, etc. improvements and CP rail yard 10. Pitt Meadows businesses need 4. Senior governments and improvements must connect to improved truck routes. agencies must be inclusive of Pitt city infrastructure including the Meadows and transparent with Pitt Meadows Regional Airport 11. Rail crossing must be integrated their planning. and Golden Ears Business Park. into road improvements. 5. Improvements to Kennedy Road 12. Pedestrian and bicycle access CP rail yard truck access and maintained. egress needs to happen.
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement Have your say.
From June 18 to July 13, 2018, you have an opportunity to provide feedback about your priorities for the future of transportation in the City of Pitt Meadows. Whether you walk, cycle, drive, take transit or just live near major transportation routes or rail lines, we want to hear from you.
Learn more and provide your Why is the City of Pitt What are the initiatives that Public Open House input by: Meadows hosting this are part of this engagement Monday, June 25 engagement? process? › Attending the small group meeting or 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. dropping by this open house to speak An efficient and safe transportation TransLink with representatives from the City of system is key to keeping our growing Small Group Meeting Pitt Meadows, TransLink, the Vancouver community livable. › New B-Line in 2019 Fraser Port Authority, Canadian Pacific, › Development of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Monday, June 25 and the Ministry of Transportation and There are a number of organizations Meadows Area Transport Plan 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Infrastructure that have a role in various aspects of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority / › Reading the discussion guide and these transportation planning and investment in open house display boards our community. Through this engagement Canadian Pacific process, the City of Pitt Meadows is › Proposed grade separations of railway at How will input be used? › Completing a feedback form at bringing some of them together so Harris Road and Kennedy Road haveyoursaypittmeadows.ca that you can learn more about various The feedback we receive will be shared › Asking a question or initiatives under consideration or Ministry of Transportation and with the relevant organizations and will emailing your feedback to development, all in one place. Infrastructure be considered, along with technical and financial information, as they advance transportationengagement@ › Planning for future improvements to Each of these initiatives are at a different their initiatives through planning and pittmeadows.bc.ca Lougheed Highway stage of development, and not all are development. planned to happen in the same time City of Pitt Meadows frame. We wanted to make sure you A summary report, summarizing key We ask that you please › Planning for potential future local had a chance to learn about each of the themes from this engagement process, connections: provide your feedback by initiatives. will be produced, provided to all Friday, July 13, 2018. › North Lougheed Connector engagement participants, and posted on › Kennedy-McTavish Connector the engagement website. › Allen Way-McTavish Connector
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement Background City of Pitt Meadows Transportation Master Plan Pitt Meadows and Surrounding Communities are Growing In 2014, the City of Pitt Meadows developed a new The City of Pitt Meadows is a vibrant and growing municipality of approximately Transportation Master Plan. 19,000 residents. Although we have one of the smallest populations of municipalities in Metro Vancouver, significant commercial and industrial development means The Transportation Master Plan provides the City of our community is growing. As a highly attractive place for families, visitors, and Pitt Meadows with a clear roadmap to manage local businesses, the population of Pitt Meadows is expected to grow to 24,000 transportation movements and connections, as well as residents by 2041. Pitt Meadows is also surrounded by some of the highest growth the impacts of regional traffic. It also provides guidance communities in the Metro Vancouver region, including the City of Surrey, the on managing current and future transportation demands Township of Langley and the City of Maple Ridge. in Pitt Meadows into the long-term, and the necessary planning and investments that will make transit, walking, and cycling accessible and attractive forms of transportation while facilitating efficient people and goods movement on the road network.
Historical and forecast growth Population growth in surrounding The Transportation Master Plan builds on the City’s (Pitt Meadows) communities 2012 Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan, and will be integrated with other related current studies, including 60,000 800,000 a Parking Strategy and the Official Community Plan 8% Update. The Transportation Master Plan is scheduled for 50,000 review in 2019/2020 following the update to the Official 600,000 Community Plan. 40,000 Most of the initiatives included on 30,000 400,000 these display boards and in the Population Population 20,000 discussion guide are contemplated 12% 200,000 in the Transportation Master Plan. 10,000 8%
5% To read the 2014 City of Pitt 0 4% 0 Meadows’ Transportation Master Surrey Langley Maple Langley Pitt Plan, please visit 1971 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 Township Ridge City Meadows Transportation Master Plan pittmeadows.bc.ca Summary Report February 2014 Year 2006 2041% Annual growth rate Source: BC Stats & Regional Transportation Model Source: Metro Vancouver Growth Strategy
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement Here’s a breakdown of the key modes of Transportation in transportation in our city: the City of Pitt Meadows
Transit Road network Transit service in Pitt Meadows includes buses and West The road network in Pitt Meadows is designed to There is a need to promote a balanced Coast Express service, with over 50 bus stops and one support mobility for all modes of travel, including and sustainable transportation system West Coast Express station. The City’s public transit general purpose traffic, goods movement, transit, services are largely centred around the Pitt Meadows West walking and cycling. There are over 125 km of roadways to accommodate increased growth Coast Express Station in the City’s urban core, with rural linking the urban and rural areas of Pitt Meadows, areas north and west of the core not served by public including 6 km of provincial highway (Lougheed both locally and regionally. transit. Highway). This network provides key connections to adjacent communities and regional networks. The City Pitt Meadows’ transportation system provides residents has a designated truck route network that is designed with attractive and convenient mobility choices with to keep trucks out of the urban core, except for local an emphasis on walking, cycling and transit in order to deliveries. reduce automobile dependency, encourage economic development and tourism opportunities, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect the natural environment. The benefits of long-term transportation planning go Active transportation (walking and cycling) far beyond simply the provision of roads, public transit, Pitt Meadows boasts an extensive network for pedestrians bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities. Transportation and cyclists, including sidewalks, trails, and bicycle lanes. is an important part of achieving community goals and The majority of roads in the Pitt Meadows’ core have objectives related to the environment, economy and a sidewalk on at least one side of the street. The City promotes a pedestrian-friendly Town Centre with safe Rail health. and convenient pedestrian connections that complement The CP corridor, with rail crossings at Harris Road the higher densities and mixed-use development of the and Kennedy Road, and operations at the Vancouver area. The bicycle network in Pitt Meadows consists of on- Intermodal Facility (Rail Yard), sees a significant and off-street facilities, including 36 km of bike lanes, and numbers of trains, particularly as trade through the Port connects to adjacent municipalities and Metro Vancouver’s of Vancouver continues to grow. These rail movements regional greenways. lead to delays at the Harris Road and Kennedy Road at- grade rail crossings.
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement ENGAGEMENT TOPIC City of Pitt Meadows Planning for potential future local connections
The City of Pitt Meadows has identified potential future local road connections Old Dewdney Trunk Road that would provide access to Pitt River key areas of the city. Kennedy Road 2a Kennedy-McTavish Recognizing that these improvements are longer- Connector term, we’re seeking your input about whether you Canadian PacificLougheed Highway think they are worth continuing to pursue, and, if so, what considerations are most important to you as we 1 North Lougheed undertake planning for their development. Connector Golden Ears Way We need your input Please complete the feedback form at haveyoursaypittmeadows.ca 2b Allen Way-McTavish Connector McTavish Road McTavish
Ford Road Harris Road
Golden Ears Pitt Meadows Business Park Regional Airport Fraser River
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement ENGAGEMENT TOPIC We need your input Please complete the feedback form at 1. North Lougheed haveyoursaypittmeadows.ca Connector
The City’s Official Community Plan Proposed North Lougheed Connector Alignment identifies a potential future roadway connection from Pitt Meadows to Golden Old Dewdney Trunk Road Ears Way in Maple Ridge, via the North
Lougheed Connector. Canadian Pacific
With future commercial development anticipated on the 203 Street North Lougheed north side of Lougheed Highway, between Harris Road and Connector Meadows Garden Way, the North Lougheed Connector would be required to service this area, since access from the Lougheed Highway new development to Lougheed Highway would be limited. Golden Ears Way The additional traffic on the North Lougheed Connector would also require intersection improvements where the Connector meets Harris Road (north of Lougheed Highway), particularly in the form of an interchange at Harris Road and Ford Road Lougheed Highway, to facilitate the movement of traffic between Lougheed Highway and the North Lougheed Connector. Hammond Road Provincial Highway If built, the North Lougheed Connector would serve the Arterial Road future anticipated commercial development on the north Pitt Meadows Collector Road side of Lougheed Highway. It would also connect the Golden Regional Airport Ears Way and Abernethy Connector in Maple Ridge directly Baynes Road Harris Road Bonson Road Local Road to Lougheed Highway west of Harris Road, reducing traffic Airport Way volumes on Old Dewdney Trunk Road. Major Road Network The proposed North Lougheed Connector would facilitate Proposed Arterial Road east-west movement between Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, influencing both commuter and goods movement Railroad traffic. Municipal Boundary
City of Pitt Meadows Transportation Master Plan, 2014
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement ENGAGEMENT TOPIC We need your input Please complete the feedback form at 2a. Kennedy-McTavish haveyoursaypittmeadows.ca Connector
The City’s Official Community Plan Proposed Kennedy-McTavish Connector Alignment identifies a proposed road connecting Kennedy Road to Ford Road, with a connection via McTavish Road. Old Dewdney Trunk Road
The Kennedy-McTavish Connector would create an alternative route through the southwest quadrant of Pitt Meadows, and Canadian PacificLougheed Highway would have significant benefits to traffic flow, including through Kennedy Road its role as a truck route. The Kennedy-McTavish Connector is envisioned as a two-lane road (one lane in each direction). Currently, truck traffic associated with the industrial uses along Lougheed Highway and other areas use Kennedy Road, Harris Road Woolridge Road and Ford Road Detour. The Kennedy-McTavish Connector would provide a much more direct connection between the Pitt River Bridge, Vancouver Provincial Highway Kennedy-McTavish Kennedy-McTavish Connector
Intermodal Facility, Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, and Road Woolridge industrial areas, and therefore has significant benefits for the Arterial Road Ford Road truck network. Collector Road With this Connector in place, the current route used on Local Road Ford Road Kennedy Road, Woolridge Road and Ford Road Detour would Detour no longer need to be designated as a truck route. Traffic Major Road Network modelling demonstrates that the Kennedy-McTavish Connector Baynes Road Proposed Arterial Road would divert vehicle trips off of the Kennedy-Woolridge-Ford Detour Route. Railroad We are currently working with the Vancouver Fraser Port Municipal Boundary Authority and CP to determine whether there are any opportunities to integrate the Kennedy-McTavish Connector in the design of grade separation at Kennedy Road. City of Pitt Meadows Transportation Master Plan, 2014
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement ENGAGEMENT TOPIC We need your input Please complete the feedback form at 2b. Allen Way-McTavish haveyoursaypittmeadows.ca Connector
A potential alternative to the Kennedy- Allen Way-McTavish Connector Concept McTavish Connector could be a connection from Allen Way to McTavish Road via Old Dewdney Trunk Road Green Road.
The Allen Way-McTavish Connector would also provide a Canadian PacificLougheed Highway more direct connection between the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, Golden Ears Business Park and the Golden Ears Kennedy Road Bridge. It would provide benefits to the truck network, and would remove the need for Kennedy Road, Woolridge Road and Ford Road Detour to be designated as a truck route. Allen Harris Road Way Development of the Allen Way-McTavish Connector would Green require an overpass to clear the CP rail yard at Allen Way. Road Allen Way- McTavish Provincial Highway Unlike the Kennedy-McTavish Connector, there would likely Road McTavish Connector not be an opportunity to integrate the Allen Way-McTavish Road Woolridge Arterial Road Connector in the design and construciton of grade separation Ford Road Collector Road at Kennedy Road. Local Road Ford Road Detour Major Road Network Proposed Arterial Road Concept Baynes Road
Railroad Municipal Boundary
The Future of Transportation in Pitt Meadows Community Engagement Notification
Public Open House Why is the City of Pitt Meadows hosting this Drop-in format, no RSVP engagement? required. There are a number of Monday, June 25 organizations that are 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. responsible for various aspects of transportation planning and Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall investment in our community, From June 18 to July 13, 2018, you have an opportunity 12460 Harris Road including the City, TransLink, We want to to provide feedback about your priorities for the future We thewant Vancouver to Fraser hear Port from of transportation in the City of Pitt Meadows. Whether Small Group Meeting Authority, Canadian Pacific and If you are interested in you theabout Ministry of Transportationthe future of you walk, cycle, drive, take transit or just live near major attending the small group and Infrastructure. Through this hear from transportation routes or rail lines, we want to hear from you. meeting, please email transportationengagement process, the Cityin of Pitt Meadows. We want to hear from transportationengagement@ Pitt Meadows is bringing these you about pittmeadows.bc.ca to RSVP as groups together so that you Public Open House Learn more and provide your space is limited. can learn more about various input by: you about the future initiatives under consideration or Drop-in format, no RSVP required. › Attending the small group Monday, June 25 development, all in one place. the future of meeting or dropping by the of transportation in 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 25 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. open house to speak with Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall representatives from the City transportation Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall 12460 Harris Road of Pitt Meadows, TransLink, the Pitt Meadows. 12460 Harris Road Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, in Pitt Canadian Pacific and the Small Group Meeting Ministry of Transportation and If you are interested in Infrastructure From June 18 to July 13, 2018, you have an Meadows. attending the small group › Reading our discussion guide and How will input be used? opportunity to provide feedback about your priorities meeting, please email the open house display boards transportationengagement@ The feedback we receive will forbe shared the future with the of relevant transportation in the City of Pitt pittmeadows.bc.ca to RSVP as › Completing a feedback form organizations and will be considered,Meadows. along Whetherwith technical you and walk, cycle, drive, take transit space is limited. haveyoursaypittmeadows.ca financial information, as they advance their initiatives through or just live near major transportation routes or rail › Asking a question or planning and development. Monday, June 25 lines, we want to hear from you. emailing your feedback to 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. transportationengagement@ Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall pittmeadows.bc.ca Learn more and provide your input by: 12460 Harris Road
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Postcard Print Ad Social Media Canada Post mail-out to all residents Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News Posted to the City of Pitt Meadow’s and businesses in Pitt Meadows. on June 13, 20 and 22. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages leading up to and during the engagement period.
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Lougheed Highway Billboard Displayed leading up to and during engagement period.
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